The Pink Artichoke features great music at the Art Walk in October to celebrate California Arts Day with the music of Silver Train - stop in for a look at their cool space and listen to some great classic rock - you'll be happy you did!  The store location is at 333 Main Street - don't miss it - and we'll see you there.

 

Celebrate the Art Walk's California Arts Day with the premiere of The Jay Brew Project  @ the  XL PublicHouse in downtown Salinas -  1st Fridays Art Walk!  Join us for an evening of great music, delicious brew and lots of fun.  This is The Jay Brew Project's 1st time at the Art Walk so give hime a warm Art Walk welcome - be there or be square! - right next door to the National Steinbeck Center, 127 Main Street.

 

You won't want to miss this talented group at the 4Word Art Gallery tonight.  Talented musicians of the cool band Ophwurld will rock your socks off in celebration of California Arts Day!  Make sure you put this venue on your list of things to experience at the Walk today - you'll be happy you did!

Plus there is great art on exhibit by Dan Beck and Trish Triumpho Sullivan.  Pencil the 4Word Art Gallery into your dance card for the best in downtown Salinas - featuring a used book store, vintage clothes, vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, cassettes, rock & roll collectibles and your last chance to get some cool James Dean's Last Drive memorabilia!  See you at the Walk tonight!

 

Include Arte Antigua in your Art Walk plans to experience the new exhibit: The Art of Ancient Latin America.  Ride upstairs in the oldest working elevator in Salinas (yes it's safe!) or get your exercise and take the stairs at 9 West Gabilan Street - across from Blue Aces Bake Shop.  You will be amazed at this stunning collection of antiquities - meet the curator and enjoy a fun eventing of amazing Pre-Columbian art!

 

The National Steinbeck Center is hosting live music in celebration of California Arts Day. Live music by the talented group JM Barrie & the Lost Boys  will make you want to kick up your heels!  Be sure to stop in and welcome the National Steinbeck Center back to the Art Walk tonight!

 

Salinas School of Dance hosts an Open Studio tonight at 40 West Gabilan Street!  Stop by and check out the talented dancers while they practice for live performances later in the year.  See you at the Walk!

 

Be there to hear the best original music in Salinas with the Dan Beck Band at McWherters Jewelers,.  Join the fun with great original Jazz-Blues fusion music with these talented musicians.  Come out and dance to the coolest tunes - playing late on California Arts Day!!

A must see at the Art Walk tonight: the talented Clear Blue Clay  an Art Walk Favorite at the Salinas Art Walk with all-original Indy music!  Grab a coffee or espresso and experience the smooth grooves of this amazing artist at Rollick's Internet Café!  Enjoy new art by local artists from Girls Inc. with a quilt exhibit, too.  See you there!!

 

Include 4Word Art Gallery in the mix and meet the creator of some amazing photographs for the exhibit, BoneYard by Trish Triumpho Sullivan.  She will available to talk about her work with real film and her unique double exposure photography.  Enjoy live music by the  Ophwurld   with awesome new songs and meet the talented musicians tonight. 

You'll get to check out this cool venue that includes a used bookstore, vintage clothes, vinyl, CDs, DVDs and rock memorabilia.  There's delicious food by the Oldtown Deli Cafe.  A good time is guaranteed for all. See you there!

Take a tour inside this retro hair salon and enjoy live music by the famed Elliott Masch at the 1st Fridays Art Walk for our anniversary!  Performing traditional and original music of Mexico you are sure to love!

This new addition features vintage barber chairs, artistic decor, a welcoming staff and coming soon - a real shoe shine service.  Make sure to  thank the ladies of Tu Estilo for joining the longest-running art event in the Monterey Bay. You'll love this place!

Join artists of the Valley Art Gallery in celebrating the Art Walk anniversary with a showing beautiful paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and fiber art too. All artists are featured this month! Stop in to meet the artists tonight, pick up a gift for a loved one - special small artworks available.  Lots of great art & yummy treats - always a happening place!
 

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You are gonna love this awesome music!!  McWherter's Jewelers hosts Dan Beck Band the local group who creates beautiful sounds that will take you away!  This place rocks and you'll for sure want to enjoy the music during the evening. Stop in for the great tunes, inspired jewelry creations and a special snack at 236 Main Street - See you at the Walk!

Stop by the Cherry Bean Coffeehouse & Roastery for some delicious art.  Big Heads is a series of large-scale portraits by a group of local photographers for exhibit at this months Art Walk 11th Anniversary Celebration.  Why is there a question mark over the above image? It's a surprise and you'll have to come and see. Join us to view this awesome collection of original works, and listen to great music by the talented Rebecca Parks  Be sure  the Cherry Bean Coffeehouse is on your list of places to stop tonight!

Random Monterey County is an awesome exhibit of photographs by Dexter Farm who is sharing his talent with the community in Salinas.  Stop into the Traveler's Hotel to enjoy the art. If you're not there - you're square!

 

Join the folks at Casa Sorrento for live music starting at 5pm  featuring South Bay Dub Allstar s at Guitar Friday.  Great place to visit for a drink and to grab a bite to eat during the 1st Fridays Art Walk.  See you at Casa on Salinas & San Luis Streets tonight!

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